Proposal Daisakusen Ep 1 |link| Jun 2026

He gives Ken a gift: the ability to travel back in time to the moments captured in the slideshow. But there’s a painful catch. Ken can only return to the past for the duration of the wedding reception. And every change he makes in the past affects the "present" wedding slideshow.

Episode 1 introduces the series' iconic catchphrase and visual motif. The "Hallelujah Chance" isn't just a plot device; it’s a metaphor for second chances. The episode ends with Kenzo returning to the present. He hasn't stopped the wedding yet, but Rei’s expression in the photo has changed. She is smiling. proposal daisakusen ep 1

Ken goes back, fights his awkwardness, and manages to give Rei his own eraser instead. He changes the past! The photo in the slideshow changes to a smiling Rei holding the eraser. He gives Ken a gift: the ability to

portrays Rei with a mix of warmth and hidden sadness, making the audience understand exactly why Kenzo is so desperate to win her back. And every change he makes in the past

The first leap takes Kenzo back to a pivotal high school baseball game. This segment perfectly captures the nostalgia of 2007-era J-dramas: